Kier Boley

Co-Head and CIO of UBP Alternative Investment Solutions (AIS)

London, United Kingdom

English

Kier joined UBP in April 2020 as Co-Head and CIO of UBP Alternative Investment Solutions (AIS) and has some 25 years’ experience. 

He previously spent 20 years at GAM AG, where he was Head of alternative investments, assuming two senior management functions. The first as head of Alternative Investments for the group managing discretionary investment mandates on behalf of institutions and ultra-high net worth family offices, managing a team of 11 investment professionals. The second, since 2018, as head of GAM’s Private Clients & Charities team which provided multi-asset solutions for clients predominantly based in the EU and Asia. Prior to GAM, Kier Boley worked from 1994 to 2000 as an Investment Director at City of London  Investment Group, based in London, managing emerging market equity investment mandates. 

He holds a bachelor’s and a master’s, both in Economics, and is a member of the CFA Society of the UK.
 

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03.12.2024

Where are we on hedge funds as we reach year-end?

As we prepare to launch into a new year characterised by political and geopolitical uncertainty and resilient but volatile economic data, high-quality hedge fund managers in most strategies will have a promising opportunity set in 2025.

21.10.2024

Alternatives’ comeback: strategic allocations to hedge funds

Explore how alternative investments – especially hedge funds – are paving the way for diversified, stable returns amid market volatility.

16.09.2024

How market shifts are benefiting hedge funds

In mid-August, UBP raised its conviction rating on hedge funds from 3/5 to 4/5, reflecting the belief that alternative investments are well-positioned to navigate the shifting market landscape.

16.08.2024

A wave of positive sentiment sweeps in for commodity hedge funds

The second quarter of 2024 is seeing a wave of positive investor sentiment, with commodity hedge funds stepping back into the spotlight in the financial arena.

04.07.2024

Things are looking up for hedge funds

Since 2022, certain strategies have been putting in solid performances and their outlooks are excellent. We talk to UBP’s Kier Boley.

18.06.2024

Hedge funds take centre stage for UBP dual events

UBP recently hosted a two-day conference on hedge funds in Geneva and London, featuring insightful panellists, to discuss and exchange ideas on the vigorous growth of the asset class.

06.02.2024

Global Outlook 2024: Leading views on the year’s key hedge fund trends

Our expert gives its take on prospects for key hedge fund investment strategies in the coming months.

23.11.2022

UBP Investment Outlook 2023

UBP’s experts unveil their investment views for the upcoming year in the “Walking the tightrope” roadshow.

15.06.2022

Investment Outlook 2022 – mid-year update

The investment landscape has changed substantially in the last six months: conflict has broken out in Ukraine, leading to various geopolitical and social ramifications, and inflationary pressure has been rising and remains a concern across many regions.